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V870 PDU

2000 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

190,538 mi
Last recorded190,538 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV870 PDU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 190,538 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 190,537 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 187,036 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 182,341 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 176,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 170,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 170,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 164,241 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 157,950 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES VERY CLOSE TO MOT TREAD REQUIREMENT ON EDGES

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 146,973 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 135,514 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 122,917 miles

engine running rough

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge and low 3mm

offside front wearing on edge and low 3mm

Fail 1 Feb 2006 122,917 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine running rough

exhaust sysytem corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge low 3mm

offside front tyre wearing on edge and low 3mm

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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V870 PDU is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2000 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 97,672 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V870 PDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V870 PDU registered?

V870 PDU is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V870 PDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V870 PDU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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